Washington Nationals vs St Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the NLDS takes place Monday as the Nationals look to take a 2-0 stranglehold of the post-season playoff series. The game begins from 4.30 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream (details below).

(Photo: Reuters/Sarah Conard)

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse celebrates after scoring a run in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of their MLB NLDS playoff baseball series in St. Louis, Missouri October 7, 2012.

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The Nationals won a tight contest in Game 1 on Sunday, coming through as eventual winners 3-2. If they can win this second contest they will be hot favorites to take the series as from Game 3 the series will move to Washington, giving the Nationals the slight edge with home advantage.

However, the Cardinals will know that this is a must-win game, and they will try and put things right having come up short in an disappointing loss on Sunday.

In team news left hander Jaime Garcia has been handed the start for the Cardinals, and the Nationals will look to Jordan Zimmermann.

Although the Nationals won in Game 1 they certainly gave the Cardinals enough opportunities to claim the win. However, St Louis were unable to take advantage of Gio Gonzalez's dodgy opening spells in which he walked seven batters, and even threw a wild pitch to plate St. Louis' first run.

Washington Nationals vs St Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of the National League Division Series starts at 4.37 p.m and MLB.com and TBS are both offering packages to watch the MLB Playoffs online.

On MLB.tv a postseason package is available for just $24.99, and that includes live streaming, HD quality video, in-game stats and highlights and more. Sign up by clicking here.

"This year's media player allows fans more interactivity as they'll be able to choose between a Backstop Cam, Pitcher Cam, Dugout Cam and Batter Cam.

"With this year's Live Game Streaming application, fans will have the option to switch between live games, interact with other fans around the country in live chat rooms and vote in live polls. An on-site reporter will bring fans live reports and exclusive interviews throughout the game as well.